HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 06-34- 20060823 - Support Measure A RESOLUTION NO. 06- 34
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District on August 23, 2006, at a Regular Meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES: J. Cyr, M. Davey, N. Hanko, L. Hassett, K. Nitz, P. Siemens
NOES: None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Board of Directors oard otbirectors
I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify that
the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting thereof duly
held and called on the above day.
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RESOLUTION NO. 06- 34
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
I TO SUPPORT MEASURE A ON THE NOVEMBER 2006
SAN MATEO COUNTY BALLOT TO INCREASE SALES
TAX BY ONE-EIGHTH CENT FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
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WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District considers
the preservation, maintenance and enhancement of parks and open space to be vital to the quality
of life of San Mateo County residents; and,
WHEREAS, park and open space in San Mateo County and park programs are essential in meeting
park and open space needs of county residents; and,
WHEREAS, today's parks and associated recreation programs play a significant role in communities;
and,
WHEREAS, natural open space areas offer us solitude, nourishment of the soul and beauty as well as
critical habitat for native plants and animals; and,
WHEREAS, open space provides essential functions in water supply and flood control; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed measure would provide funds for the county, special districts and city
parks within San Mateo County.
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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Mid peninsula
Regional Open Space District supports Measure A on the November 2006 ballot for a 1/8 cent sales
tax increase in San Mateo County to secure dedicated revenues to support the parks, open space and
recreation-related activities of San Mateo County, its cities and special districts.
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